Undergraduate upperclassmen and graduate students (1) Returning university housing residents who participate in the USC Housing Renewal (UHR) program are assigned first. Participants who are not able to obtain an assignment during the UHR lottery process may go on the UHR Wait List and will be offered housing before any other undergraduate upperclassmen or graduate… Read more »
I’m attending USC now, but am not living in university housing. Can I apply for UHR?
Sorry, no—UHR is only for current university housing residents. However, you can apply as a continuing, non-resident student in early February.
How much USC Housing is available to graduate and family applicants?
USC Housing has just under 1,500 graduate and family bed spaces in our inventory. However there are over 20,000 graduate students enrolled at USC — more than we can house. The result is that over 90% of USC graduate students live in non-university housing.
Does it matter when I apply during the UHR application period?
No, just make sure you apply by the application deadline. Selection times for the category you choose are randomly assigned and are not based on your application date.
When will I get my housing assignment?
Assignments for new freshman and new graduate students begin in mid-May. Assignments for continuing non-residents and transferring undergraduates will begin in the late spring based on space availability.
How do I confirm my housing assignment?
Log on to our portal and go to “Confirmation Payment” to confirm your housing contract. After reading the contract summary, press the “I accept” button. Complete instructions are available on this web site or in the Living at USC brochure. Be sure to print out the confirmation page for your records.
Where can I get a copy of my Living Agreement (contract terms)?
You can find a copy of the Living Agreement here.
How are roommates assigned?
For new freshman (only) who are starting in the fall, roommates are matched based on their profiles and building preferences. However, all applicants, including new freshmen, can use our online tools to search for and contact potential roommates, and then request them. Returning residents participating in USC Housing Renewal (UHR) can request and confirm roommates… Read more »
What are the deadlines for cancelling my contract?
Cancellation deadlines vary depending on your housing application category: • Returning residents participating in the USC Housing Renewal Program (UHR) may cancel by March 7, 2025 deadline without penalty; they may cancel by May 1, 2025 with loss of the $800 confirmation payment. • Students new to USC (freshmen, transfers and new graduate students) must… Read more »
What if I want to change my housing assignment?
You can request to reassign. Please see the Reassignment section of the FAQ for more information.